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32 | Based on documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, the personal care services in question were provided by hospice agency staff, a third-party provider, and not by facility staff. While R1 expressed dissatisfaction with the services received, there is insufficient evidence to support that facility staff failed to respect R1’s care preferences. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Staff did not provide the resident with adequate food service.
It was alleged that staff failed to provide Resident 1 (R1) with adequate and appropriate meals, including meals consistent with R1’s dietary needs. Additionally, it was reported that R1 was repeatedly served cold sandwiches and inappropriate meals. To investigate this allegation, the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) interviewed the Administrator, who denied the claim and stated that meals are freshly prepared. The Administrator further indicated that R1 was provided with a special low-sodium diet in accordance with their dietary requirements. Facility staff also denied the allegation, reporting that residents, including R1, are served a variety of meals, including hot meals, and are offered substitutions when necessary.
On 02/04/2025, the LPA interviewed R1, who expressed dissatisfaction with the meals and stated that cold sandwiches were served on several occasions. R1 also reported that staff encouraged them to eat the meals provided when alternatives were refused. During the initial visit on 02/04/2025, LPA observed lunch service. Residents were served a toasted sandwich, a bowl of soup, salad, juice, and water. Additionally, interviews with two (2) other residents revealed no concerns regarding food service. Based on the LPA’s observations and interviews conducted, residents were observed to be receiving adequate meals consistent with their dietary needs. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff failed to provide R1 with adequate food service or meals consistent with dietary requirements. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. This finding is based on information gathered during the investigation regarding conditions and practices while R1 resided at the facility. At the time the investigation was concluded, R1 was no longer residing at the facility.
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